Roderick Chisholm (abt 1771 - 1847)
Roderick Chisholm was born about 1771, - we know this from his death certificate and the 1841 census. it has not been possible to identify where he was born - but we know it was not in Perth, or who his parent are, however - pending a first marriage - the most likely candidates are Murdoch Chisholm and Jean Hay.
He married Elizabeth MacPherson before 1806, the exact date or place is unknown. Elizabeth's death certificate identifies her parents as John MacPherson, and Ann MacPherson, and the 1851 census puts her place of birth as Inveravon, Banffshire with her year of birth approximate 1779. She is consistency noted as Betty in the childrens birth certificates, Elizabeth on census records, and is also recorded as Beatrix MacPherson on her death certificate.
We do know that in 1806 the couple were living in Perth, Perth where Roderick was working as a chaise driver for Duncan McDougall, Vinter.
Roderick and Elizabeth had at least 8 children (4 daughters and 4 sons).
- /wiki/spaces/HFHW/pages/63209473 - born 2 April 1806 ; married James McFarlane 1836 ; died 1884
- Ann Chisholm - born 1808 ; married ; died ?
- Murdoch Chisholm - born 1809 ; married Margaret Harris ; died ?
- John Chisholm - born 1811 ; died ?
- Evan Chisholm - born 1813 ; married Mary Stone Beaumaris, Angelsey, Wales ; died 1881 Caenarvon, Wales
- Barbara Hay Chisholm - born Sept 1815 ; Married John Berry ; died 16 Jun 1854 Leuchars, Fife
- Roderick Chisholm - born 1818 ; died ? ;
- - potentially immigrated to Heatherton, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada... marrying Mary Big (1833 - 1900) ; dying 1863 ... children Catherine Chisholm ; Roderick Chisholm ; Colin Chisholm in
- Jean Hay Chisholm - born 1820 ; died ? ;
Roderick continued his employ with Duncan McDougall until at least 1813 and that by 1815 - based on the baptism of his daughter Barbara Hay Chisholm - the family had relocated to Seggieden in Kinfauns, Perth were Roderick is working as a chaise driver for James Hay Esq.
Roderick continued his employ with the Hays family - in a variety of roles - until his death in 1847. We know that - from the Scottish Male head of Household Rolls - that by 1834 he was working as a coachman, and then in 1839 - after James Hay Esq death in 1838 - he became a porter for his son Capt. James Richardson-Hay
In the 1800s, a porter was a gatekeeper - rather than the current definition of someone who carries luggage - this is confirmed by the the 1841 census in which Roderick is recorded as Gatekeeper West Gate, Seggieden. At this time his wife Elizabeth and their daughter Jane are living with him.
Whilst there is no documented evidence of the fact, it is likely that as a long term family retainer, the gatekeeper position was likely a retirement position as reward for loyal service to the family.
Roderick passed away of frailty at Seggiden on 25 August 1845. He is buried at Kinfauns Cemetary on 28th of August.
After his death Elizabeth moved to a cottage at Burnfoot Seggieden where she was living as an Annuitant at the time of the 1851 census.
Elizabeth dies here on 8 January 1856 of paralysis - most likely a stroke - which she had experience for 3 days. Her death was informed by her son-in-law, James McFarlane. She was buried at Kinfauns Churchyard on 10 January 1856.
Seggieden house once stood on the banks of the Tay at Kinfauns but was demolished to allow the building of railway line to Dundee
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There is a Barbara McPherson who is born about 1780 in Inverness, who marries donald Cameron and ends up living at Upper Mt Thorn, Pictou, Nova Scotia.
There are a distinct MacPherson families located in Inveraven, Banff, these include
John MacPherson (74 b. abt 1777) and Isabella MacPherson (66 b. abt
- 1841
- 1851
- Somaleanan, Inveraven, Banff
- Annuitant
- Living with
- Ann MacPherson (30 Dress Maker)
- William MacPherson (37 Ag Labourer)
? MacPherson and Janet ? (b. abt 1781
- 1841
- Tamnarwe, Inveraven, Banff
- Supported by her son
- Living With
- Jannel McPherson (60)
- William MacPherson (25)
- John MacPherson (15)
- Betty Mcpherson (30)
- 1851
- Tominareave, Inveraven, Banff
- Supported by her son
- Living With
- John MacPherson (26)
- William Johnston
- John Tawse
- James Johnston
William Macpherson (66 b. abt ) and Margaret MacPherson
- 1851
- Scalan
- Farmer of 20 Acres
- Living with
- John Macpherson (36, son
- Elizabeth MacPherson (13, grandaughter
- William Macpherson (11, grandson
- James Macpherson (10, grandson
- Anna Maclean (16, servant
? MacPherson and Isabell ? (58)
- 1851
- Scalan, Inveraven, Banf
- supported by her family
- Living with
- George Macpherson (34 Occupier of a Small Farm)
- Charles Macpherson (20)
- William Macpherson (22)
- Isabella Macpherson (17)
- Catherine Macpherson (11)
James Macpherson (48) and Margret Macpherson (43)
- 1851
- Somaleanan, Inveraven, Banff
- Farmer (of 110 acres) employing 2 labourers
- Living With
- Margret Macpherson 16
- William Macpherson 13
- George Macpherson 11
- James Macpherson 4
- Robert Macpherson 3
- Ann Macpherson 1
- Charles Munro (33 labourer)
- Frances Cantlie (17 labourer)
William Macpherson (48) and Margret MacPhers (33)
- 1851
- Tominareave, Inveraven, Banff
- Cattle Dealer
- Living With
- William Macpherson (48)
- Margret MacPhers (33)
- Cirstina MacPhers 7
- George MacPhers 6
- Elizabeth MacPhers 4
- James MacPhers 1
John Macpherson (29 b. abt 1822)
- 1851
- Tominareave, Inveraven, Banff
- Sailor
- Living With NA
Ann Macpherson 15
- 1841
- Scalan, Inveraven, Banf
- Ag Labourer
- Household Occupants
- James Mihie 58
- Henretta Mihie 55
- James Mihie 15
- Ann Macpherson 15
John MacPherson 16
- 1841
- Castletown, Inveraven, Banff
- 1841
- Castletown, Inveraven, Banff
- Ag Labourer
- Household Occupants
- Alexander Carmeron 60
- Magaret Stuart 35
- Alexander Innes 20
- Alexander Cameron 6
- John MacPherson 16
John Mcpherson (b. abt 1766)
- 1841
- Claggan, Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland
- Farmer
- Household Occupants
- John Mcpherson 75
- Jean Mcpherson 65
- William Mcpherson 30
- Jannet Mcpherson 18
- Mary Mcpherson 12
- John Davidson 20
- Margaret Hepburn 10
John Mcpherson (abt 1786)
- 1841
- Chapeltown Esqumore, Inveravon, Banffshire
- Household Members:
- John Mcpherson 65
- Elspat Mcpherson 55
- William Mcpherson 25
- Charles Mcpherson 15
- Ann Mcpherson 15
- John Kattree 15
- Elspat Farquerson 45
John Mcpherson (1783)
- 1841
- Burn Side, Inveravon, Banffshire
- Occupation: Farmer
- Household Members:
- John Mcpherson 58
- Janet Mcpherson 63
- George Mcpherson 26
- Ann Mcpherson 23
- James Mcpherson 18
William Mcpherson (abt 1781
- 1841
- Quirn, Inveravon, Banffshire
- Farmer
- Household Members:
- William Mcpherson 60
- Janet Mcpherson 55
- Alexander Mcpherson 25
- Elizabeth Mcpherson 18
- Margaret Mackenzie 50
- James Macgowan 10
- Elizabeth Macgowan 6
- Ann Mcintosh 2
John Mcpherson (abt 1773)
- 1841
- Burn Side, Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland
- Household Members:
- John Mcpherson 58
- Janet Mcpherson 63
- George Mcpherson 26
- Ann Mcpherson 23
- James Mcpherson 18
1841
Name: Elspat Mcpherson
Age: 65
Estimated birth year: abt 1776
Gender: Female
Where born: Banffshire, Scotland
Civil Parish: Inveravon
County: Banffshire
Address: Little Nevie
Occupation: Dependent Ag Lab
Parish Number: 157
Household Members:
Name Age
Elspat Mcpherson 65
May Mckenzie 55
1841
Name: Elepat Mcpherson
Age: 66
Estimated birth year: abt 1775
Gender: Female
Where born: Banffshire, Scotland
Civil Parish: Inveravon
County: Banffshire
Address: Stadford
Parish Number: 157
Household Members:
Name Age
Alexr Mcpherson 28
William Mcpherson 4
Elepat Mcpherson 66
1841
Name: Margaret Mcpherson
Age: 70
Estimated birth year: abt 1771
Gender: Female
Where born: Banffshire, Scotland
Civil Parish: Inveravon
County: Banffshire
Address: Corlach
Parish Number: 157
Household Members:
Name Age
William Mcpherson 55
Margaret Mcpherson 70
1841
Kathrine Mcpherson (
Age: 70
Estimated birth year: abt 1771
Gender: Female
Where born: Banffshire, Scotland
Civil Parish: Inveravon
County: Banffshire
Address: Windedge
Parish Number: 157
Household Members:
Name Age
Kathrine Mcpherson 70
Ann Stewart 45
1841
Name: Isabella Mcpherson
Age: 70
Estimated birth year: abt 1771
Gender: Female
Where born: Banffshire, Scotland
Civil Parish: Inveravon
County: Banffshire
Address: Delhandy
Occupation: Dependant
Parish Number: 157
Household Members:
Name Age
Isabella Mcpherson 70
Elspet Grant 27
Margaret Nicolson 5
1841
Name: Widow Mcpherson
Age: 84
Estimated birth year: abt 1757
Gender: Female
Where born: Banffshire, Scotland
Civil Parish: Inveravon
County: Banffshire
Address: Tamohnan
Occupation: Dependant
Parish Number: 157
Household Members:
Name Age
Widow Mcpherson 84
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